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Here at the SalsaBoston offices, I've been working feverishly on getting the website a little more modernized and cleaned up, a long standing project.  Please let me know if there's any features you'd like to see or if anything is broken.  Stay tuned for some neat new features soon.

Coming up in the next week:

Check out the Vertigo Pix from last week!  The party is hotter every week.
   www.salsaboston.com/gallery
RSVP for Latin Fridays at Vertigo, $5 off the cover.  The party is HOT HOT HOT!  If you were a Sophia's regular on weekends, you will love this party!  Bud promos ongoing, ask the reps if they'll buy you a drink. 
   www.salsaboston.com/vertigo  info
   www.salsaboston.com/vertigo/rsvp.cgi  RSVP for $5 off!


Salsa at An Tua Nua!  We're getting a new dance floor!  Management has told me around early May we'll be closed for a week while they install it.  SalsaBoston's original "Salsa night for Salseros by Salseros" for 4 1/2 years running.  Every week, we're introducing a free casino rueda practice from 7-8, followed by c/r lessons from 8-9 and Salsa from 9-10 as usual with Johnny and Kelly (see their spring lessons schedule in the mailbag).  Dancing from 10-1, tonight with DJ Hernan.  Kitchen open until 10, full bar.  Salsa in the back, Karoke out front with my man Kev Mac-Daddy (salsa-yokee coming soon....)  www.salsaboston.com/antuanua


"Salsa for Gringos" resumes!  Sundays at Club Q (Fanueil Hall) 8-9:30p at Club Q  www.salsaboston.com/clubq  If you have 2 left feet and have been frustrated, or simply haven't picked up this "salsa thing", come on out and we'll cure that.  Or if you have say a boyfriend who "can't dance", they usually do the best!  RSVP for free Johnny Walker drinks and cover, drinks, 10-11.  Email nfo@salsaboston.com">info@salsaboston.com to be on our list.


5th Annual Salsa Harbor Cruise Series!  Starts Sundays, mid-June.  Book your group reservations now!  Let your HR department know so they can plan a company outing. Season 5, every Sunday this summer starting mid-June.  We are currently scheduling corporate and group reservations, so let your people know.  Season tickets will go on sale in April.  www.salsaboston.com/cruise05  July 4th will be a cruise as well.  Call 617-513-9841 for info.


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In this issue:
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- Salsa Night on Wednesdays at An Tua Nua
- Latin Fridays at VERTIGO
- Mailbag


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Salsa Night at An Tua Nua with SalsaBoston
every Wednesday
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Have you checked out our new home yet?!!  It's a great space and it's getting even better

835 Beacon St., 1 block outbound from Kenmore Square, near Fenway Park
SalsaBoston: (617) 513-9841
An Tua Nua: (617) 262-2121 (for directions only)
More details and directions: www.salsaboston.com/antuanua

7:45pm: Casino Rueda Lessons with Jam'Nastics, all levels
8:45pm: Salsa with Johnny and Kelly, beginner and intermediate NOTE!!! Classes start 15 minutes earlier now because we have to close at 1am.

10pm-1am: Salsa Dance with DJ Hernan and DJ D. Martinez

$10 cover, $12 with lessons, 21+
Call 617-513-9841 for details about Salsa Night
For a discount coupon, visit the website.

An Tua Nua is a great contemporary Irish bar & grill on Beacon Street just outside of Kenmore Square (only about 3 blocks from Sophia's).  In the back they have a dance club about the same size as the upstairs at Sophia's, with a sizable dance floor that holds about 150 people, a bar, and plenty of lounge seating. 

Close to the green line (St. Mary's on the C train), plenty of street and lot parking.

Irish/America/Bar food available until 10pm.  I have eaten there, it is tasty and modestly priced.

Note: they have Karaoke with my man Kev MacDaddy in the front portion of the bar when you walk in, but don't let that scare you... Salsa is in the back room!  Full Bar.  Please check your coat.

More info and directions: www.salsaboston.com/antuanua


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Latin Fridays at Vertigo
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Boston Hottest new Friday Night Latin Scene!

with "DJ Guy" of Sophia's spinning the best of Latin music
- Salsa
- Merengue
- Bachata
- Reggaeton
- Latin House
- and more

126 State St. Downtown Boston
(adjacent to Quincy Market, 1 Block from the clock tower)

Two Levels:  Lounge and Dance Club

Hosted by SalsaBoston.com
Every Friday, 9pm-2am
21+, $10 cover
Dance Lesson at 8:30pm

MBTA Accessible
 - Aquarium or State on the Blue Line
 - State on the Orange Line
 - Govt. Center on the Green Line
PARKING: $9 Validated at 75 State St. Garage (entrance on Broad St.) Valet Available

www.salsaboston.com/vertigo
More info: 617-513-9841
En Espanol: 617-290-5917


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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) Havana Club Update
2) 2nd annual Boston International Salsa Congress
3) Salsa in Hartford, Wed's.


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Dear Salseros,

What can I say? I am proud that the vision of a really cool, classy Friday Night Salsa party has become reality. I get so pumped seeing
so many people - well over 300 again this past Friday - having so
much fun learning to dance salsa and partying with friends.

This week should be another great party. Why? Because we always have awesome parties!

And, as usual, Salsa y Control's Johnny, Felicita, and Andres
Giraldo (and Yvon Cano!) will be teaching the salsa lessons.

Also, we have added to our online salsa video collection with the record-setting salsa lessons and inspired performances from
the summer Wille Colon Concert and other amazing Havana Club
performances. Check them out!

You can find the videos and pictures of last Friday's party online at:
http://www.HavanaClubSalsa.com

And stay tuned because next week there'll be announcements about
The Salsa Academy, Salsa Tuesdays, and KidsDay.

If you have a suggestion on how we can improve the evening, please send me a note. 

Finally, please forward this blurb along to friends, groups, and relevant
lists, and share this great, big, fun night with other cool people!

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      This and every week - Havana Club's Friday Night Salsa
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Friday Night Salsa    *****April 8, 2005*****
Greek Club, 2nd Floor Ballroom,
288 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge
Parking garage next door ($1/hr)
One block from Public Transport on Mass Ave

8:30-9:30 Beginner & Intermediate Rueda Lessons w/ MIT Rueda Group 9:30-10:30 Beginner & Intermediate Salsa Lessons w/ Salsa y Control Salsa Dance Party: 10:30pm - 2am w/ DJs Cuban Jeff and D. Martinez
21+    (18+ with college ID)
$12 cover (includes lessons and dance party).  No partner required. Dress Code: from funky casual to simply elegant to smart casual

The Greek Club is a stunning venue with a spacious 5400 sq. ft.
wood dancefloor, raised performance stage, club lighting, excellent
sound system, and full cash bar. 


This week, we expect an excellent crowd of 250+ salseros - come
and enjoy Boston's new salsa hotspot!

Mambo Mondays is a relaxed, chill night for beginners to become
comfortable with the basics of rhythm, style, steps, connection, and
space control. From now through the end of April, first time Mambo
Monday dancers will get in for free.

Also, Salsa y Control's Andres Giraldo now teaches the beginner
classes at Mambo Monday.  Andres is a tremendously talented,
patient instructor who has helped thousands of people find their
salsa groove.

Mambo Mondays
Green Street Grill, 280 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge
9:30-10:15pm: Beginner Salsa Lesson w/ Andres Giraldo
Salsa Dance Party: 10:00-1am  w/ DJ Jeff & DJ Sonerito
18+  (21 to drink alcohol);   $8 cover ($10 w/ lesson)

Sincerely,
Jeff

For more info, and to see videos and photos of Havana Club in action, visit: http://www.HavanaClubSalsa.com

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2)

[Editor's Note: You may have heard about the "2nd Annual Boston Salsa Congress".  This is the second year a group of promoters from New York have come to Boston with this event, last year called the "1st Annual Boston International Salsa Congress".  Please note, there is no affiliation between SalsaBoston and this event.  The 5th Annual Boston Salsa Congress(TM) is coming this fall, Sept. 16-18, 2005 at Springstep.]


Hola Beantown salseros y salseras!  Only 5 days left 'till the 2nd Annual International Boston Salsa Congress bought to you by April Genovese and David Melendez!!  Please check out www.bostonsalsacongress.com for updated information and to register online.  Its from April 8th - 10th at the Hilton Hotel at Logan Airport. 

We have a sensational lineup of workshops and performances by dance companies all over the country
and Mexico, France, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Montreal,  and of course...Boston!   In addition to the best DJs spinning the best and hottest salsa hits, we have live entertainment from Edwin Pabon and his Orchestra on Friday night and Anthony Cruz y su Orquesta on Sunday night.  That should be enough to keep you social dancing until the wee hours of the morning!  Performances are going to be Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will be at 9:00 pm sharp!  The Kid's show starts at 7:30 pm sharp on Saturday!

See you all there!

Sincerely
April Genovese
David Melendez

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3)
"Salsa Con Kohonies!"
Salsa Fundamentals @ Kahonies Mexican Restaurant

Beginning, Wednesday April 6, 2005 and continuing every Wednesday after, Salsa Fundamentals and Kohonies Restaurant present "Salsa Con Kohonies!"

Join us for food, drink, and free Salsa Lessons taught by Rey Bermudez and the staff of Salsa Fundamentals.

Classes begin at 9 pm sharp. Music, socializing and fun afterward!

Kahonies Mexican Restaurant 140 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119

For More Info Call (860) 320-1452 or (860) 233-6699